Program Overview
This specialized program provides cold chain, quality, and logistics professionals with deep insights into end-to-end temperature-sensitive shipment control. Participants will explore advanced packaging technologies—including insulated shippers, gel packs, PCM-based packaging, and vacuum panels—along with digital monitoring tools like data loggers, IoT sensors, GPS-integrated trackers, and cloud dashboards. The program emphasizes real-time visibility of cold chain parameters such as temperature, humidity, light, and shock throughout the shipment lifecycle. Practical case studies from pharma, food, and agri industries illustrate how real-time monitoring and alerts help reduce spoilage, ensure compliance (GDP, HACCP), and strengthen supply chain accountability.
Features
- Select appropriate insulated and active packaging based on product stability and duration
- Implement real-time tracking and condition monitoring using IoT devices and data loggers
- Respond to temperature excursions and mitigate risk through alerts and SOPs
- Align with global cold chain compliance standards for audits and traceability
Target audiences
- Cold Chain Logistics Teams
- QA/QC Professionals
- Packaging Designers
- SCM Professionals
- Compliance Teams
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Packaging in Cold Chain – Types & Logic5
- 1.1Concepts: Passive vs active packaging, insulation rating, package lifespan
- 1.2Keywords: Gel Packs, Phase Change Materials (PCM), Insulated Shippers, Overpacks
- 1.3Application Zones: Last-mile delivery, Air freight packaging, Multi-day buffer shipments
- 1.4Real-life Insight: Diagnostic kit exporter reduced claim % by switching to PCM tech
- 1.5Toolkit: Packaging configuration builder – based on product, temp, & transit time
- Temperature Monitoring Devices & Systems4
- 2.1Devices: Single-use data loggers, Reusable probes, Bluetooth-enabled sensors
- 2.2Keywords: Real-time Logger, Sensor Fail Alerts, Digital Time-Temp Indicators (TTI), Calibration Traceability
- 2.3Case: Pharma company deployed QR-enabled loggers for primary & secondary packaging layers
- 2.4Template: Temperature excursion log sheet + SOP for validation
- Real-Time Tracking & Cold Chain Visibility5
- 3.1Concepts: Real-time monitoring via GPS + IoT, multi-sensor integration
- 3.2Keywords: Condition Monitoring, Location + Temperature Sync, Geo-Fence Alerting
- 3.3Systems: API-integrated TMS, Central dashboards Cold Chain Control Tower
- 3.4Case: Vaccine logistics player avoided over 50 exposure events through predictive ETA+temp alerts
- 3.5Exercise: Visibility dashboard walkthrough – route, status, alert
- Deviation Management & Regulatory Compliance4
- 4.1Concepts: Excursion limits, alert logic, root cause traceability
- 4.2Keywords: CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions), GDP (Good Distribution Practices), GDP Annex 9
- 4.3Situational Focus: Missed deviation recording led to batch rejection
- 4.4Real-life Insight: Biologics firm passed MHRA audit via audit-proof deviation logs
Instructor
